Efficiency and renewables

New service aims to shield solar panels from hail

04 October, 2024 | Supplied by: DNV

Extreme hail events have caused hundreds of millions of dollars of damage at solar PV projects in North America, even in areas historically less prone to hailstorms.


Tindo joins forces with AC Solar Warehouse

01 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Tindo Solar Pty Ltd

AC Solar Warehouse will stock and distribute Tindo's Walara panels across its distribution centres in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Cairns.


Long-duration storage could be key to reliability

24 September, 2024

A new report has found that long-duration energy storage could play a critical role in maintaining Australia's energy reliability as coal plants retire over the next decade.


EOIs sought for Pilbara transmission project

24 September, 2024

The Pilbara Energy Transition Plan aims to speed up decarbonisation and meet increasing energy demand by boosting the development of common-use infrastructure in the region.


Full colour lighting for a major stadium

17 September, 2024

An LED lighting upgrade at Adelaide Oval has taken out a top award from the National Electrical and Communications Association.


Most Australians clueless about rise of renewables

17 September, 2024

The majority of Australians have no idea just how much progress has been made in the use of renewable energy sources, according to recent polling.


$2.46m LED streetlight rollout for City of Port Adelaide Enfield

04 September, 2024

According to SA Power Networks, about half of the state's streetlights are currently illuminated by energy-efficient LED bulbs.


Queensland leads on rooftop solar: report

04 September, 2024

A new Climate Council report assesses the performance of each state and territory on rooftop solar, home batteries, EV registrations and emissions targets.


Wave energy tested in WA

03 September, 2024

With the help of a new floating wave energy converter, researchers will explore the potential of this type of power in decarbonising aquaculture operations.


Solar project to power local community and beyond

28 August, 2024 | Supplied by: Flow Power

The regional town of Newstead has witnessed the official opening of a milestone energy project which the community has worked towards since 2008.


Path cleared for smarter street lighting

20 August, 2024 | Supplied by: Lighting Council Australia

In a move welcomed by Lighting Council Australia, an AEMC decision will make it easier for councils to introduce customised street lighting.


Swedish batteries for San Francisco ferries

14 August, 2024

San Francisco Bay Ferry has chosen Echandia, a Swedish provider of maritime battery systems, to supply its new fleet of electric ferries.


Renewable energy upgrades for WA schools

13 August, 2024

This round of state government funding will focus on solar PV and LED upgrades, with a total investment of $44.6 million over four years.


Ohme and OSW to partner on EV charging

31 July, 2024 | Supplied by: Ohme

Smart EV charging company Ohme and solar panel distributer OSW have announced a new partnership for the Australian market.


Aust wholesaler lowers CO2 through HVAC innovation

26 July, 2024 | Supplied by: Honeywell Ltd

Actrol has chosen a refrigerant from Honeywell for use in its condensing units, which can be found in supermarkets, restaurants and standalone equipment.


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